A few waders.........

19 Oct - A look at the Dorset coast en route to a meeting. Avocets winter here in good numbers now, and a couple of fairly large flocks seen. A single immature Spoonbill also feeding distantly, 60-70 of these birds now winter in nearby Poole Harbour. 2 elegant Greenshanks also present, but I couldn't find any Spotted Redshanks. Black-tailed Godwit, Oystercatcher, Dunlin, Curlew and Redshank also on view, and Grey Plover and Water Rail calling, along with a large female Peregrine perched up and eyeing its next meal. Beautiful autumn colours on the trees, and the sun surprisingly warm on this Indian Summer day.